Senior Associate - Assurance - Sustainability

Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

Do more than take the next step. Take the next   leap . Explore careers at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing.   You’ll   learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngā   k ōrero   mo   tēnei   tūranga   / About the role

It’s   an incredibly exciting time to join PwC as we help our clients   gain   insights into the   impact of sustainability on the ir   business ,   while also helping them make a positive contribution to the environment and society .

ESG Reporting & Assurance brings this to life by   providing   subject matter   expertise   on sustainability reporting to   help clients   protect and strengthen   sustainability -critical business reporting, from people to performance, systems to strategy and business risk to business resilience .

Your day-to-day could include:

- Working closely with a range of   clients   and client engagement teams   who   report   in accordance with   a   range of   sustainability   frameworks   such as   Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards   and the Australian Sustainability Reporting   Standards ,   often using the GHG Protocol and PCAF measurement standards .

- S upport ing   engagement teams   a s a subject matter expert as they deliver   both limited and reasonable assurance engagements of   clients ’   sustainability   reports   in accordance with   International Auditing Standards (ISAE   (NZ)   3000/3410)   and   ISSA (NZ)   5000 . .

- Building strong relationships with clients   and our community of   PwC’s   global subject matter experts .

- Staying ahead of reporting trends, challenges in sustainability reporting and working with other subject matter experts,   clients   and auditors to solve complex   reporting   problems and   identify   pragmatic solutions.

Ngā   pūkenga   ka   kawea   mai   e   koe , ka   whakawhanakehia   rānei   i   tēnei   tūranga     /   Skills you will bring or develop in this role

- 3+ years of work experience   for a large, global   auditing firm or   a   consulting   firm   focused on greenhouse gas emissions   in accordance with   the GHG Protocol   and   other   sustainability reporting or assurance .

- A strong interest and willingness to develop your   sustainability   reporting knowledge and experience   as an expert in this field .

- A relevant   Bachelor's   qualification in accounting , sustainability   or a   closely-related   subject.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

- Sustainability reporting is an evolving area. We are looking for candidates who are exciting by the challenge of a new area, and who are a ble to work on technical and complex matters independently   (with guidance and support from the SR&A broader team) , us e   information   available   and apply   judgment   to   f ind   solutio n s   where the answers are not always clear .

Ngā   āhuatanga   hirahira   o   te   mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

- Rewards   - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

- Growth   - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

- Wellbeing   -   $250 annual wellbeing allowance;   Life & income protection;   S onder/EAP/Headspace;   15   days ’   paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

- Reputation   - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and   you’ll   accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

- Flexibility   - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

- Time off   -   T wo   paid   recognition days   off   provided each year   during our   annual summer shutdown period ;   p urchase   up to two extra weeks’ annual leave

- Whānau & community   - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mō   te   aha   tāu   e   tatari   ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at   https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html .

Grow here. Go further.

Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
January 30, 2027